VisaThe UAE lets eligible visitors extend its 14-day visa once
Eligible visitors should check their passport and overseas documents, then compare the cost and permitted stay before choosing a visa.
Official source date: 2026-06-25
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Match the passport and overseas permission before choosing a visa
The federal immigration authority, or ICP, publishes two visitor services for ordinary passport holders of specified countries who have qualifying immigration documents from abroad. In June 2026, ICP added Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa alongside India. It also added Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Canada to the existing list of the US, EU member states and the UK. The current check is whether both parts of the route fit the traveller.
ICP’s English announcement refers to valid overseas residence permits for applicants and accompanying family. The service cards give more detail: they also mention valid visas from the US, EU or UK, and expressly name the US Green Card in the Indian category. They specify residence permission for the other listed issuing countries. If the only evidence is a visa rather than a residence permit, ask ICP whether the exact document type and issuing jurisdiction qualify for each traveller.
Compare the number of days after entry
The 14-day service card gives 30 days of pre-entry validity and counts the authorised stay from entry. The 60-day service card also gives 30 days of pre-entry validity, but counts a 60-day stay after entry. Check both dates on the actual permit. For example, postponing a flight can affect whether a traveller can use an issued visa even when the planned visit itself would fit within its permitted stay.
The extension service provides one extension of the 14-day visa for the same duration. It lists the 60-day category as non-extendable, and ICP’s announcement describes it as single entry. A visitor planning a trip longer than two weeks should compare a 60-day stay from the outset with a short stay followed by a separate extension request. The latter depends on making and obtaining the extension while the person is in the UAE.
Read the service fee lines before payment
The 14-day issuance card lists an AED100 issuance fee and an AED100 Smart Services fee. The 60-day issuance card lists AED250 and AED100 respectively. The Arabic June notice calls AED100 and AED250 the total issuance fees. The online cards list an additional service charge. If you intend to obtain permission on arrival, ask whether that channel uses the same fee lines as online filing. The public sources do not establish a common total across both channels. Compare the itemised payment screen with the chosen card and ask about any unexpected item before paying. This also helps when comparing a quoted price per family member with a quote for an entire booking.
The extension card separately lists AED250 for the one-time 14-day extension and AED100 as an application fee for all visa extensions. It also lists charges for other services. Check the applicable lines for the exact category in the portal before relying on any total. ICP publishes an AED50 daily fine for expiry of authorised stay. Keep the departure date within the permission actually granted.
Check how each traveller will obtain the permission
For an online filing, use the Start Service link on the correct ICP issuance card. The cards list a passport, a personal photo and a copy of the qualifying visa, residence permit or Green Card, and require a passport with at least six months of validity. Check each accompanying family member’s documents individually. The portal lists UAE Pass for access.
The Arabic June announcement describes visa issuance on arrival for the six newly added nationalities. The issuance cards also show an online application channel. Ask ICP to confirm which process applies at the intended arrival point and which documents the traveller should carry for inspection, particularly when relying on a foreign visa. Keep a record of any application and check the resulting validity in the ICP service. The 60-day card lists the authority’s call centre at 600522222 for help with the service.
